Here at The Lovely Janet we are directing our efforts more and more toward tomatocultivars that can stand up to the high temperatures of southern Alabama. You will find our grow out list for the 2010 season loaded up with some great open pollinatedtomatoes that satidfy that need, yet still deliver that “old time ‘mater tatse”. If yourfavorite variety is not included in the list we will be more than happy to grow some to the seedling stage for you and ship them to your home once the threat of a late frost haspast in your area. Just drop us a note at janet@thelovelyjanet.com before February 2010.

We continue to trial tomato cultivars that will perform well in hot, humid climates such as those we experience in southern Alabama. Varieties that have already been tested and did well are so noted in the list of offerings for 2010. All others should perform well in hot and humid areas, but have not been fully field tested on The Lovely Janet Heirloom Farm.

SPECIAL NOTICE: We do sell in bulk quantities. Please have any retailer or market farm contact us for details.

Plants will be sold in two sizes - 2" pots at $2.50 each and 4" pots at $3.50 each - plus shipping. Most will be available by mid-March, but we do not recommend shipping prior to mid-April.

Anahu90 days, indeterminateFrom Hawaii this is a very productive variety that produces 2 to 3-inch, round red fruit with very sweet flavors. Anahu is a determinate tomato plant with uniform ripening. Resistant to the common root knot nematode, fusarium wilt, gray leaf spot and one strain of spotted wilt virus. It is also tolerant to tobacco mosaic virus. A good choice for hot & humid climates. My Source: TomatoFest

Anait Good producer in 200970 days, semi-determinateThe plants have regular leaves that are good producers of red, juicy, cherry/saladette fruits, with sweet flavor. Plants are very productive with little cracking or evidence of disease. Originally Armenian, acquired from Robert Stanley, Heirloom Seeds Australia.

(Arkansas) Traveler Good producer in 2009 85 days, indeterminateReleased by Dr. Joe McFerran of the University of Arkansas in 1970. † Mild flavor, medium sized (approximately 6 ounces). Pink in color. Bred for the Southern U.S.Holds up very well in high heat and humidity. My Source: E&R

Atkinson Good producer in 200980 days, indeterminateAtkinson from Hastings Seed Company back in 1984, originally bred for Southern climates at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama. This tomato is of good red color with green shoulders. It is suitable for green wraps, fresh market, and home gardens. The plant is a strong grower with good foliage protection for its meaty 6 to 16 ounce fruits. It is resistant to nematodes and fusarium wilt race 1. It grows extremely well in Southeastern USA, for markets and for home gardens in the South. My fruit were all in the 6 ounce range. My source: Plants acquired from Darrel Jones, Selected Plants.

Big Rainbow90 days, indeterminate[Introduced in 1990 by SESE Heirloom from Polk Co., Minn.] As fruits ripen they resemble a rainbow: green on the shoulder, yellow in the middle, and red on the blossom end. When fully ripe, the fruits are gold on the stem end and red on the blossom end. Early fruits weigh over 2 lbs. with little catfacing or deformities. 'Big Rainbow' has very good resistance to foliar disease and continues to bear until frost. My Source: E&R.

Black Krim Good producer in 200975-90days, indeterminateDark brown-red tomatoes are large, 10 to 12 ozs., and very richly flavored with just a hint of saltiness. Color is darker in hot weather, and fruit seems to set well even in the heat. Prone to cracking, but a very heavy producer. Heirloom from the Black Sea of Russia. My SAource: E&R.

Box Car Willie Good producer in 200980 days, indeterminateA slightly flattened New Jersey variety by Joe Bratka's father. (most likely named for the country western singer) Produces 10 to 16-ounce, smooth, bright-red with an orange tinge. These excellent tasting tomatoes are very juicy and because they are so dependably tasty and abundant throughout the season, Box Car Willie is a staple in many home gardens. Good resistance to disease and cracking. My Source: E&R.

Bradley Good producer in 200980 days, semi-determinateReleased by Dr. Joe McFerran of the University of Arkansas in 1961. † A semi-determinate, short stake type of plant with heavy foliage cover when staked and pruned.† Pink fruit with green shoulders in the 7-ounce range, excellent fresh market quality. Fusarium wilt resistant but can crack. Produces extremely well in Northwest Georgia. My source: Pennington Seeds.

Cherokee Purple85 days, indeterminateDisease resistant, good for the South. [Pre-1890 Tennessee heirloom, reportedly of Cherokee Indian origin. Introduced 1993 by SESE Seed courtesy of Craig LeHoullier, given to him by J. D. Green.] Large fruits (10 to 12 oz.) are smooth with slightly ridged shoulders. Regular leaf vine, ripens to a unique dark, dusky pink/purple. Sometimes called a 'black' tomato. My Source: Seed from Craig LeHoullier.

Delicious77 days, indeterminateIntroduced by Burpee after years of selection from ‘Beefsteak’Plant produces good yields of gigantic red meaty tomatoes. This tomato still holds the World Record at 7 plus pounds. Very few seeds! Excellent for salads, tomato juice, and canning. Perfect slicing tomato. Crack Resistant. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 34215. My Source: E&R.

Flora-dade78 days, determinateMarket tomato is well adapted to southern humid areas. Flora-Dade was developed by the University of Florida, Homestead and offers mid-season fruit with a deep globe shape, that are firm, smooth and jointless. It is red at maturity, about seven ounces on a determinate plant that offers good cover. Flora-Dade has SVF 1 & 2 disease tolerance. Released 1976. My Source: Ron’s Seeds.

Floradel80 days, indeterminateFirm orange-red 3" fruits have thick walls, large oversized leaves protect fruit from sunscald, developed by Univ. of Florida AES as a slicer for home gardeners in the south and also greenhouse production. Resists blossom end rot and cracking. Recovers nicely from water stress conditions. Usually harvested in pink stage for market. Disease Resistant to Fusarium wilt(1); gray leafspot; and graywall. My Source: Reimer Seeds.

Granny Cantrell’s German Red Good produer in 200969-80 days, indeterminateMeaty beefsteak Kentucky family heirloom. The only tomato grown by Lettie Cantrell of West Liberty since the ‘40s, who received seeds from a soldier returning from Germany during World War II. Lettie died in November 2005, at the age of 96. Each year she saved seeds from the largest tomatoes, some of which reach 2 1/2 lbs. Productive and of a prize winning flavor. My Source: TomatoFest.

Hamson (DX-52-12)70 days, semideterminateLarge, smooth, deep red fruits on semi-determinate vines with good foliage cover. Solid interior with excellent appearance and flavor. This variety will set fruit at extremes of temperature (heat and cold) and otherwise performs well under adverse conditions. Developed in Utah, will mature evenly. Good for slicing and canning. My Source: Mountain Valley Seed.

Hillbilly (West Virginia Strain)85 days, indeterminateAn Ohio heirloom beefsteak originally from West Virginia weighing 1 to 2 pounds. Fruit is orange-yellow with red mottled skin and red streaks within. Very sweet tasting. One of the very best tasting bicolored tomatoes. My Source: E&R.

Homestead80 days, determinateRed fruited varity that is well adapted to green wrap, shipping and local market.Fruit sets well under high temperatures and is uniform. Vigorous plant which offers goodfruit protection. Resistant to fusarium wilt. Plant does well in hot & humid conditionsmaking it a perfect variety for Southern regions.

Indian River75 days, indeterminateDeveloped at the University of Florida in 1965 as a commercial cultivar for warmer climates, but can handle many climates as long as the growing season isn't too short.Foliage is green and fruit is red, round and smooth. Fruit weighs 6 ounces. Resistant to wilt and leaf-spot diseases. My Source: TomatoFest.

Jeff Davis Good producer in 200985 days, indeterminateThis potato leaf foliaged tomato originated along the B & O Railrod Path that ran through Alabama during the 1890's. The medium sized, oval tomatoes weighs 10-16 ounces,is pink/purple in color. Good producer in the south of low acid 14-18 ounce beefsteaktomatoes. Has shown signs of having some disease resistance. My Source: TomatoFest.

Legend68 days, determinateIntroduced by Dr. James Baggett at Oregon State University, this very early variety sets large fruit that are glossy red and round with a very good flavor that is a nice blend of sugars and acids. Plants have a strong resistance against the late blight fungus. It sets fruit well under cool temperatures, and contains few seeds. My Source: Tomato Growers Supply.

Marbon (limited quantity of seeds, order soon if you want this plant)68 days, determinate Developed for commercial canning but proved popular in home gardens because it stands up well in changing weather. Medium sized fruits have a rich, red color. My Source: Seed Savers Exchange #424.

Marglobe Improved77 days, indeterminateDeep red 6 oz. fruits. Developed in New Jersey 1917 by Fred J. Pritchard of the USDA by crossing Marvel and Globe. Marglobe Improved is a more crack resistant version. One of the first disease resistant strains with a good resistance to Verticillium and Fusarium wilt.†'Marglobe' is the parent of many tomato varieties. Medium size red fruit make excellent canning tomatoes. Good size and uniform deep scarlet color. Great for humid climates. My Source: Pennington Seeds.

Mortgage Lifter Good producer in 200985 days, indeterminateDeveloped in the 1930s by M. C. Byles of Logan, West Virginia.† Radiator Charlie, who had no formal education or plant breeding experience, created this legendary tomato by cross-breeding four of the largest tomatoes he was able to find and developed a stable variety after six years of pollination and selection. The large, slightly flattened, pink-red fruits that range from 1/2 pound to more than 3 pounds, are meaty, very flavorful and have few seeds. My Source: E&R.

Mortgage Lifter Estler’s Strain85 days, indeterminateHuge,(1# and considerably over when well grown) fruit with excellent flavor. This one is said to be older than Radiator Charlie's. It reportedly goes back to 1922 and is a considerably bigger plant with larger fruit than Charlie's and seems much more prolific. Chuck Wyatt's seed came from "Bob" Estler, son of the "Bill" Estler who originated the variety. My Source: Heirloom Tomato Seeds.

Mountain Princess Good producer in 200968 days, determinate[Heirloom from the Monongahela National Forest Region of WV] Very early and productive. 4-8 oz orange-red fruit is round, smooth, and solid, with a mild tomato flavor. A good choice for early season farmers markets. Works well in containers too.My Source: E&R.

Oxheart88 days, indeterminate[The oxheart shape is the result of a single gene mutation, about 1925. Oxheart tomatoes are somewhat similar to meaty ponderosa types, except for the distinctive shape.] Heavy yielding vines produce extra large, pink, oxheart-shaped tomatoes weighing 1 to 2 lbs. Flesh is firm and meaty with few seeds and mild flavor. My Source: E&R.

Rio Grande80 days, determinateVery large, blocky pear-shaped tomatoes are borne in profusion, making for large harvests to turn into tomato sauce, paste, or juice. Deep red fruit is about 4 inches long. Vigorous plants are well adapted to extremes in temperature. My Source: E&R.

Royal Hillbilly Good producer in 200978 days, semi-determinateDarrell Merrell introduced Royal Hillbilly in 1997. He developed it from a selection of atomato named Hillbilly that was given to him by Ruth Marcum of Collinsville, OK. Ruthreceived her seeds from her brother Ralph Miller of Ohio. The seeds Merrell receivedgrew out three different tomatoes. Through selection, he stabilized one to a tomato with adeep, deep pink color that borders on burgundy with a purplish or violet tinge. The flavor is a complex blend of sweet and tart, snappy yet smooth. Large, ponderous vines set out "amazing" amounts of gorgeous purplish pink, medium to large beefsteaks. Pest and disease resistant. My Source: Tomato Growers Supply.

Rutgers75 days, indeterminateRutgers is an old open pollinated variety that excells as a canning tomato variety or as a slicer. It was originally developed by a Rutgers University scientist named Lyman G. Schermerhorn in co-operation with the Campbell's Soup Company in 1934. The Rutgers Tomato was developed by crossing Marglobe (see below) with a variety called JTD. As time went on, Rutgers became the most famous tomato worldwide and once made up over 70% of the tomatoes being processed in the United States. My Source: E&R.

Siletz65 days, semi-determinateA very large and early maturing Tomato. It produces flavorful deep red, round fruit ideal for slicing. Fruit size is 10 to 12 ounces or even more on determinate plants. It has some disease resistance and will produce well early, even during cooler weather. Another outstanding Oregon State University introduction by Dr. Jim Baggett. My Source: E&R.

Taos78 days, indeterminateVariety produces 6-ft., indeterminate, regular-leaf tomato plants that yield good crops of 6 to 8-ounce, slightly-flattened, round, red tomatoes that have a delicious sweet, zesty, moderately-acidic flavors. A real burst of deliciousness. This tomato variety does well in hotter, dry growing conditions and also produces well in cooler growing regions. This tomato variety is wonderful for canning, tomato juice or sliced up for tomato salads. Produces well until frost. My Source: Tomatofest.